The CD6C “Patrullarve” in Zermatt will be LEITNER’s first ROPERA® system built in Switzerland. The new 6-seater chairlift is replacing an existing 4-seater chairlift and will improve convenience, efficiency and sustainability in the Matterhorn Ski Paradise from the 2026/27 winter season onwards.
The new system will run between Patrullarve and Blauherd and combine modern ropeway technology with high performance. With a capacity of 2,000 passengers per hour, reaching an operating speed of 6 meters per second, and featuring LEITNER DirectDrive and LeitPilot, the CD6C “Patrullarve” is designed to ensure reliable, future-proof operation.
In addition to featuring ROPERA® technology, the new lift will offer further advantages for year-round operation. The stations will be based on a design developed in collaboration with Pininfarina. Furthermore, LeitPilot will enable autonomous operation of the top station. In summer, the LEITNER bike transport system will expand the services for mountain bikers and hikers between Patrullarve and Blauherd.
With this investment, Zermatt Bergbahnen is reaffirming its commitment to continuously developing the mountain experience and offering visitors state-of-the-art infrastructure at the highest level. The new ropeway system will epitomize the company’s spirit of innovation and forward-looking approach, offering a skiing experience that will continue to set standards for decades to come.
- Fabian Imboden, Head of Technology North
